Runway 20-24 Decouple Project Status 10-14-20

Runway Decouple Status 10-14-20

Assessor's Office Closed

The Kootenai County Assessor's Office is the next victim to fall to COVID-19, leading to its closure as of Wednesday.

Located on the second floor of the Kootenai County Administrative Building, the office will be closed for at least one week follo...

Driver's License Office Still Open

Services are booked three months out at the Kootenai County Vehicle Licensing Offices. However, appointments for driver's license and identification renewals are open with dozens of options.

Idaho is one of two states that separate the two offices. The Ida...

Norris for Sheriff? - Yes, Again

Come Jan. 1, Bob Norris will begin his four-year term as Kootenai County Sheriff with an 11-day head start.

Unanimously approved by the board of commissioners Monday morning, Sheriff-elect Norris was chosen from three potential candidates to act as Kootena...

Martin Luther King Jr Day Observed

Most County offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King day. Both Ramsey and Prairie Ave Transfer Stations will remain open and operate regular business hours. Regular County business hours will resume on Tuesday, Janu...

County Chief Deputy Treasurer Announces Retirement

Chief Deputy Treasurer Laurie Thomas Announces Her Retirement

 January 8, 2021 – Kootenai County announced today that Chief Deputy Treasurer Laurie Thomas will be retiring from her position later this month.

 Thomas, reflecting on her 20 y...

Assessor/DMV Office Update – Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls Offices Open for Business

Coeur d Alene and Post Falls Vehicle licensing are now open for business. Customers can use the QLess appointment system (available on our website or on any mobile device) to set an appointment up to 45 days in advance. Both vehicle licensing locations wi...

Community Development Office Closed to the Public

Effective immediately, the Community Development office will be closed to the public, except in cases of truly exceptional circumstance such as limited access to computer or Internet and/or time sensitive materials.  Business can generally be acc...

Kootenai County Election Results

Please click here for November 3, 2020 Kootenai County General Election results!

For more Election related information, visit the county website here.

Kootenai County Announces Recruiting Video Release

Kootenai County is pleased to announce the release of a recruiting video for employment opportunities within County government. We invite you to view the video on our website under our Human Resources link and to share it throughout our community, as well...

New fees for Kootenai County Parks and Waterways

Every five-years, Parks and Waterways fees are assessed by the Kootenai County Waterways Advisory Board. The Advisory Board then provides a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. In December of 2020, the Advisory Board reco...

Vessel Pump-Outs shut down for the winter

ATTENTION BOATERS: Lake Coeur d’Alene Vessel Pump-Outs at Third Street, Carlin Bay, Eleventh Street and Harrison docks are shut down for the season. We will turn them back on as early as possible in the Spring.

RV DUMP WINTERIZED

ATTENTION RV DUMP USERS: The water has been turned off for the winter at the RV Dump at 250 E Dalton Avenue. The RV dump will still be usable all winter, but water will not be available until spring.

Snowgrooming Updates

Our snowplow used for clearing the Fernan grade is being repaired. We anticipate the plow returning to service by Tuesday the 12th of January.Thank you for your patience!Grooming activities started the week of December 28th, 2020